Louisiana Hot Wings

Ethnic Palate: Mexican, American Pairing: Stout, Zinfandel Historic Description: Chipotle peppers are smoked and dried jalapeños, traditionally used in Mexican cuisine. Chipotle BBQ blends smoky Mexican flavors with American barbecue, becoming a hit in Mexican-American fusion restaurants If you like this, you may also like: Smokey Chipotle, Honey Chipotle

Ethnic Palate: Italian, American Pairing: Pilsner, Sauvignon Blanc Historic Description: This sauce combines Italian culinary staples—garlic and Parmesan cheese. It originated in American-Italian kitchens and became popular in chain restaurants that serve wings. It’s most commonly found in Italian-American eateries and wing places in the U.S. If you like this, you may also like: Garlic Butter, Truffle Parmesan.

Ethnic Palate: Thai, Vietnamese Pairing: Pale Ale, Sauvignon Blanc Historic Description: Sriracha, a hot chili sauce originally from Thailand, became wildly popular in the U.S. after it was popularized by Huy Fong Foods in California. It’s now a staple in Asian-fusion dishes and a trendy wing flavor across the U.S. If you like this, you may also like: Buffalo Sriracha, Garlic Sriracha.

Ethnic Palate: Chinese, Pan-Asian Pairing: Wheat Beer, Riesling Historic Description: Szechuan sauce originates from the Sichuan province of China, known for its use of Sichuan peppercorns that create a unique numbing-spicy sensation. This sauce has become popular in fusion and Asian-inspired wing restaurants If you like this, you may also like: Gochujang, Asian Garlic